Wcs Careers – Sea Cliffs Intern

Job Description:

This internship is designed to be an important entry point for someone looking for a career working with animals. Interns will receive a well rounded training course in animal care and training while working alongside the animal care staff to assist with the husbandry of marine mammals (sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters) and penguins. Interns will also complete a final project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interns may learn to perform an educational narration
• Interns will learn the basics of operant conditioning and applied behavior analysis
• Interns will learn the basics of guest interaction in a zoo or aquarium setting including how to convey educational information and effectively communicate conservation efforts.
• Interns will learn the daily husbandry and care routines for marine mammals and penguins
• Interns will learn about the essential role that zoos and aquariums play in conservation.
• Interns will participate in classes on animal training and complete an animal training shaping plan.
• Interns will learn about effective enrichment including how to schedule and administer enrichment to collection animals

Job Requirements:

• Current college or graduate student enrolled in a degree granting program
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Interest in pursuing career in animal care
• Commitment of 3 days per week for 20 weeks, 4 days a week for 15 weeks, or 5 days a week for 12 weeks

Qualification & Experience:

• Provide own housing and transportation
• Have the ability to work well in a busy and fast paced environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Be able to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (for example: moving hoses, lifting tanks, moving frozen food).
• Be able to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)

Job Details:

Company: Wildlife Conservation Society

Vacancy Type:  Internship

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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